consolidation
/kən.sɒl.iˈdeɪ.ʃən/ · con.sol.i.da·tion
noun
- The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated. The company's consolidation efforts led to a significant increase in productivity.
- The combination of several actions into one. The consolidation of the two departments resulted in a more efficient workflow.
- A solidification into a firm dense mass, especially of lung tissue. The patient's consolidation of lung tissue was a sign of pneumonia.
Synonyms
Did you know? The term consolidation is often used in business and economics to describe the process of merging or combining companies, assets, or operations to create a more efficient and effective entity.